Carlton Crush Harvest Festival

09/12/2025

🅿🚗 Carlton Crush Parking Info: Street parking is available throughout town, along with several convenient lots, including:

- American Legion Carlton Post
- City Hall
- The Soccer Feild
- City Parking (on Pine St. behind The Horse Radish)
- The Soccer Field in front of the Post Office

09/11/2025

Only 2 days to go! Get ready for a full day of fun, music, delicious food, local wines, and, of course, grape stomping! Bring your friends and family, enjoy the festival atmosphere, and celebrate the harvest with us - there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

09/10/2025

🎉 Carlton Crush is this Saturday! Admission into the festival is FREE. Here are the details you need if you are planning to sip at the festival:

▪ Crush Cups: $10 each or two for $18 (includes a stemless wine tumbler + 1 tasting ticket)
▪ ID required – wristband given for age verification
▪ Use your tasting ticket at any alcohol booth. After that, purchase tastings/drinks directly from vendors.
▪ No Crush Cup, no wristband = no alcohol

The event kicks off at noon. More event details can be found here: https://www.carltonbusinessassociation.com/carlton-crush

09/09/2025

Thank you to Results Partners for their support of Carlton Crush! They are providing transportation of the grapes from Ghost Hill to the festival arena ahead of the stomp competition. Thank you!! 🍇

https://resultspartners.com/

Results Partners is a full service vineyard development and management company serving Oregon and Washington in the Pacific Northwest

09/09/2025

Carlton Crush wouldn’t be possible without the support of our sponsors. A big thank you to H-Bomb Fitness LLC for providing water bottles to our stompers and volunteers! 💧

WELLNESS IS ONLY A CHOICE AWAY

09/08/2025

Carlton Crush is this Saturday! Check out this map to find parking and see where all the festivities are taking place. See you Saturday! 🍇

09/05/2025

One of our newest Carlton neighbors is helping make Carlton Crush possible this year through their SUPPORTER sponsorship. A big THANK YOU to Hayward restaurant, located in the former fire station on Kutch St., for supporting the Crush. Their dining experience is a special one and we're thrilled to have them in the community. https://www.haywardrestaurant.com/ Carlton Business AssociationWillamette Valley - Oregon Wine CountryVisit Carlton

New Northwest FareNestled in McMinnville, the heart of Willamette Valley wine country, Hayward defines new northwest cuisine. Chef Kari draws her inspiration from local farmers, featuring hyper-seasonal ingredients to create unexpected yet nostalgic dishes. At Hayward, you’ll enjoy the warm hospit...

09/04/2025

Featured on yesterday's "Wine Wednesday" segment on KOIN News, Carlton Business Association board members, Kim Myers and Cam Bower, announced to the world (okay, to the Portland Metro and Willamette Valley areas) the return of Carlton Crush! Check out their segment, complete with a grape stomping demo at Ghost Hill Cellars. https://www.koin.com/local/wine-wednesday-carlton-crush-returns-for-a-grape-stompin-good-time/ Visit CarltonWillamette Valley - Oregon Wine Country

It’s been nearly four years since the city of Carlton hosted its iconic harvest celebration and now wine lovers will be able to join the party once again.

09/03/2025

It's with much gratitude that we honor a long-time supporter of the Carlton Crush Harvest Festival and this year's PLATINUM sponsor Ken Wright Cellars. If you haven't visited their tasting room at the old train depot, you haven't fully experienced downtown Carlton! We are so thankful for their support as we resurrect this beloved event! https://kenwrightcellars.com/ Willamette Valley - Oregon Wine CountryCarlton Business AssociationVisit Carlton

Welcome to Ken Wright Cellars After 47 years of wine making experience Ken Wright Cellars believes in a simple truth: source is everything. Their approach to the craft of wine growing is one  Continue Reading »

09/01/2025

It's time for the Big Reveal! We're thrilled to debut our brand-new event logo - it's a fresh look that reflects the heart and energy of harvest season here in Carlton. THANK YOU to our SUPPORTER sponsor, Gwen Dimmitt Design, for this gorgeous new logo 🙌

There are only a few spots remaining for stomp teams 🍇🦶 Will you be CRUSHING IT IN CARLTON this harvest season? Sign up here: https://www.carltonbusinessassociation.com/carlton-crush

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Stomp Team Registration Limited Spots! Volunteer Sponsor Charity Application Carlton Crush is Back!September 13, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Join us for a celebration of the season in beautiful downtown Carlton during peak harvest! The highlight of the day is our lively Team Grape Stomp Competition, where t...